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Newsletter/Wed
20 Thul Hijjah 1427/10 January 2007
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HADITH, SAYINGS/TRADITIONS OF MUHAMMAD SAW
Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who takes care of an orphan, whether he is his relative or a stranger, will be in Jannah with me like these two". The narrator, Malik bin Anas raised his forefinger and middle finger for illustration. [Muslim]

Commentary: The Islamic system of welfare and economic security is not restricted to relatives only. It includes every orphan and needy. If Muslims put this system into practice, there will be no need for insurance - a system which is based on usury. May Allah enable the Muslims to adopt the teachings of Islam so that they will be relieved of the curse of the system of usury.

THE MESSAGE
Choosing a Friend
Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi Saheb RA
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Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam stated: - "Every person is on the creed (way of life) of his friend. Therefore, a person should see who he is affiliated with." In other words, if his friend is religious, he will also be pious. If he is irreligious, he is sure to be the same. Hence, the irreligiousness of his friend is a cause for his irreligiousness and the piety of his friend is a cause for his piety. And this cause is what is referred to in technical terms as "common external causes."

The real or actual cause for everything is however, subjected to the will of Allah Ta’aala. Allah Ta’aala has made certain causes logical but they are all "common external causes." This is the gist of this Hadith... In other words, a person should ponder over his friendship and contemplate that the person whom I have selected as a friend, in terms of religiousness and piety, is he worth befriending or not?

The Malady of Bad Company is eternally Contagious
Nonetheless, the point is that in regards to the contagion of certain diseases which are neither established nor convincing, such precautions are taken that people avoid visiting the patients and also protect their children from being exposed to the disease. But the sickness that is eternal, i.e. the evil effects of bad company, no degree of vigilance whatsoever is awarded to it. Remember this is the most contagious disease. Be very careful of it. Examine the condition of those you meet and come into contact with. Meeting in this context refers to intimate and loosely acquainted meetings. At times, coming into contact with others is inevitable e.g. in the market-place, one meets all types of people. Such encounters are exempted (from our discussion). Only closely acquainted and intimate meetings are referred to in this discussion.

Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam used the phrase "upon the creed of his "Khaleel" (friend). He didn't say "upon the creed of his "sahib" (one in his company). Khaleel is a reference to a close and intimate companion. Do people pay due regard to the type of people they come into contact with? Do they ever contemplate over the piety or the irreligiousness of their companions?

DUA/PRAYER
WHEN VISITING A SICK PERSON
LAA BASA TAHOORUN INSHA ALLAH! LAA BASA TAHOORUN INSHA ALLAH!

“There is no reason to worry. By the will of Allah, this illness is a purifier.”

HANDY HINT
Size things up. If it doesn’t fit, get it out of the closet. Dress for the size you are now, not what you were a few years ago. If you end up losing weight and being able to fit into the smaller sizes, you’ll probably want to treat yourself to new clothes anyway.

RECIPE
MEAT AKNI
Ingredients
20ml cooking oil - 2 large onions, finely chopped - 1kg lamb/mutton - pieces (or thick rib) - 1 green chilli finely chopped - 15ml salt or to taste - 15ml fine ginger & garlic masala - 5ml jeeru powder - 15ml ground coriander powder - 5ml ground fennel/somph - 15ml turmeric - 15ml chilli powder - 1 whole clove - 3 cardamom pods - 3 pieces stick cinnamon - 4 medium potatoes peeled and quarted - 100ml hot water as needed - 4 x 250ml uncooked rice - 60ml chopped dhunya.

Method
Heat oil in a large pot and add the onions and braise until golden brown and soft. Add the meat, spices and cook covered over medium heat until meat is tender. Add potatoes and water and cook for another 10 mins. Pour over rice; add enough water to cook the rice, Fast boil rice without stirring. When settled stir well and steam covered for 20/30 minutes or until the rice is done. Garnish with dhunya and serve with atchar and salads.

MUSLIM NAMES
BOYS
YUNUS The Biblical Jonas is the English language equivalent. A Prophet's name.
Zafar Victory. Triumph.
Zain-ul-'Aabideen Early Imam (Leader) of Islam.

GIRLS
Zakiyyah Sharp. Intellectual. Pure. Pious.
Zarqaa Variant of Zarqa: Having bluish green eyes.
'Aadila Variant of Adila: Just. Honest. Equal.

PERSONALITY
Abu Dharr Al-Ghifar RA
In the Waddan valley which connects Makkah with the outside world, lived the tribe of Ghifar. The Ghifar existed on the meagre offerings of the trade caravans of the Quraysh which plied between Syria and Makkah. It is likely that they also lived by raiding these caravans when they were not given enough to satisfy their needs.

Jundub ibn Junadah, nicknamed Abu Dharr, was a member of this tribe. He was known for his courage, his calmness and his far sightedness and also for the repugnance he felt against the idols which his people worshipped. He rejected the silly religious beliefs and the religious corruption in which the Arabs were engaged.

While he was in the Waddan desert, news reached Abu Dharr that a new Prophet had appeared in Makkah. He really hoped that his appearance would help to change the hearts and minds of people and lead them away from the darkness of superstition. Without wasting much time, he called his brother, Anis, and said to him: "Go to Makkah and get whatever news you can of this man who claims that he is a Prophet and that revelation comes to him from the heavens. Listen to some of his sayings and come back and recite them to me."

Anis went to Makkah and met the Prophet SAW. He listened to what he had to say and returned to the Waddan desert. Abu Dharr met him and anxiously asked for news of the Prophet.

"I have seen a man," reported Anis, "who calls people to noble qualities and there is no mere poetry in what he says."
"What do people say about him?" asked Abu Dharr.
"They say he is a magician, a soothsayer and a poet."
"My curiosity is not satisfied. I am not finished with this matter. Will you look after my family while I go out and examine this prophet's mission myself?"
"Yes. But beware of the Makkans."

On his arrival at Makkah, Abu Dharr immediately felt very apprehensive and he decided to exercise great caution. The Quraysh were noticeably angry over the denunciation of their gods. Abu Dharr heard of the terrible violence they were meting out to the followers of the Prophet but this was what he expected. He therefore refrained from asking anyone about Muhammad not knowing whether that person might be a follower or an enemy.

At nightfall, he lay down in the Sacred Masjid. Ali ibn abi Talib passed by him and, realising that he was a stranger, asked him to come to his house. Abu Dharr spent the night with him and in the morning took his water pouch and his bag containing provisions and returned to the Masjid. He had asked no questions and no questions were asked of him.

On the third night, however, Ali asked him, "Aren't you going to tell me why you came to Makkah?" "Only if you will give me an undertaking that you will guide me to what I seek." Ali agreed and Abu Dharr said: "I came to Makkah from a distant place seeking a meeting with the new Prophet and to listen to some of what he has to say."

Ali's face lit up with happiness as he said, "By Allah, he is really the Messenger of Allah," and he went on telling Abu Dharr more about the Prophet and his teaching. Finally, he said: "When we get up in the morning, follow me wherever I go. If I see anything which I am afraid of for your sake, I would stop as if to pass water. If I continue, follow me until you enter where I enter."

Abu Dharr did not sleep a wink the rest of that night because of his intense longing to see the Prophet and listen to the words of revelation. In the morning, he followed closely in Ali's footsteps until they were in the presence of the Prophet. "As-salaamu alayka yaa Rasulullah, (Peace be on you, O Messenger of Allah)," greeted Abu Dharr. "Wa alayka salaamullahi wa rahmatuhu wa barakaatuhu (And on you be the peace of Allah, His mercy and His blessings)," replied the Prophet.

Abu Dharr was thus the f1rst person to greet the Prophet with the greeting of Islam. After that, the greeting spread and came into general use.

The Prophet, peace be on him, welcomed Abu Dharr and invited him to Islam. He recited some of the Qur'an for him. Before long, Abu Dharr pronounced the Shahadah, thus entering the new religion (without even leaving his place). He was among the first persons to accept Islam.

In the year 32 AH, the self-denying Abu Dharr passed away. The Prophet, peace be upon him, had said of him: "The earth does not carry nor the heavens cover a man more true and faithful than Abu Dharr."

A THOUGHT
'Glorified is the Ever-living (Lord), for whom there is no Death' At any time sorrowful and unliked events may - and will - descend upon you, your Lord makes them a means of approach to Him that He may pour out everlasting Love Oceans on His beloved servants.

THE SMILE
John was furious when his steak arrived too rare.
"Waiter," he shouted, "Didn't you hear me say 'well done'?"
"I can't thank you enough, sir," replied the waiter. "I hardly ever
get a compliment."

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